Zip Code 68028

NE · Population: 17,155

B+
78/100
61
B
Safety
93
A+
Affordability
81
A
Quality of Life
78
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68028

Zip code 68028 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 17,155 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $139,955 and home values around $347,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$139,955
Home Value
$347,700
Rent
$1,414/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
55.7%
Unemployment
1.6%
Owner-Occupied
83.2%
Rent Burden
12.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety61BLower crime = higher score
Affordability93A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life81AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy78B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).